Even before his arrest, trial and acquittal on spy charges in the 1970s most New Zealanders had heard of Dr W. B. Sutch. He was a prominent citizen – known for his work as an economist, writer, public servant and diplomat.
Economist Dr W.B. Sutch was charged with spying after what the NZSIS claimed were 'surreptitious and clandestine' meetings with a Russian diplomat. Despite his acquittal in 1975, speculation continues as to whether he was a spy.
